Hofner is an extremely well-known name in the music industry - especially for their basses, which really came into the spotlight with Paul McCartney during the Beatles' rise to stardom. If that's the extent of your exposure to Hofner, prepare to be pleasantly surprised: they've got a nice selection of guitars up their sleeve as well. What's even better news is that Hofner guitars easily live up to the high standards set by their basses, making them some truly world-class instruments.

Are you a musician who's often on the road? We've all been there before, and one thing any guitarist can attest to is that our instrument, as amazing as it is, doesn't always travel so easily. Fortunately, there's a simple solution to that challenge: the Hofner Shorty Electric Travel Guitar. It's been one of Hofner's hits ever since it was introduced in the 1980s, allowing guitarists to bring good performance along with them even when space is at a premium.

Maybe acoustic guitars are more your style. If that's the case, don't worry: Hofner hasn't forgotten about you. Far from it, in fact - their lineup of acoustics is nothing short of amazing. Just check out the Solid Spruce/Cedar Top Aningré Body Classical Acoustic Guitar or the Solid Cedar Top Laurel Body Classical Acoustic Guitar, for instance. These instruments are finely handmade in Germany, and the attention to detail really shows in the way they look and, of course, sound.

The history of Hofner goes all the way back to 1887, giving them a level of experience that absolutely comes through in the quality and dedication behind every guitar they build. If you've been searching for a guitar that has a ton of character, playability and incredible tone, then look no further: there's no mistaking the sound of a Hofner for anything but.